15
directing(noun, verb, adjective, independent, ruling)
10
controlling(verb, adjective, strong, important, powerful)
9
directive
8
enlightening(verb, adjective, teaching, educational)
7
leading
7
directional
7
steering(adjective, operating, directing)
6
governing(noun, adjective, strong, important, powerful)
6
managing(noun, adjective, ordering, operating, serving)
6
maneuvering(noun, verb, adjective, navigation, navigating)
5
advising(verb, advising)
5
betokening(verb, indicating)
5
coaching(verb, adjective, teaching)
5
commanding(adjective, independent, ruling, dominant, autonomous)
5
conducting(noun, verb, adjective, ruling, dominant)
5
cruising(noun, verb, navigation, navigating)
5
direction(noun, direction)
5
educating(verb, teaching)
5
guidance(noun, direction, director)
5
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